Senior Engineering Manager

Bloomreach is solving one of the digital world’s most fundamental problems: helping people instantly find what they need when they need it. We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to spearhead our Product Innovation team. This role is pivotal in guiding the development of our high-scale, distributed data processing platforms, which are integral to our recommendation and SEO products. These platforms play a critical role in enhancing the digital presence and performance of hundreds of our e-commerce clients.

What you’ll do:

Empowering Engineering Excellence:

• Lead and mentor: Spearhead the growth and development of the engineering team. Foster continuous learning and skill development to upskill team members and meet evolving project demands.
• Quality at core: Drive the delivery of high-quality product releases within tight deadlines. Champion both efficiency and effectiveness throughout the development process.
• Innovation as DNA: Cultivate a culture of engineering excellence. Lead by example, encourage best practices, and champion innovation to stay ahead in the tech landscape.

Building Bridges and Shaping Strategies:

• Collaboration maestro: Bridge the gap between engineering and other product teams across geographies. Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration to align strategies and goals.
• Partnership for impact: Work in tandem with Product Management and Business stakeholders. Drive the engineering agenda, setting and prioritizing goals that contribute to broader business objectives.

Technical Expertise, Practical Solutions:

• Solution architect: Leverage your technical expertise to help design and build advanced processes and solutions. Play a role in the successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Aligned with vision: Maintain close collaboration with Architects and cross-functional teams. Ensure engineering decisions and implementations are in sync with the overall architectural vision.

Building Winning Teams:

• Team builder: Participate in hiring to build a diverse and high-performing engineering team. Foster an agile environment that nurtures collaboration and empowers teams to tackle the challenges of developing cutting-edge products.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven Track Record: Leading engineering teams in building complex systems, from concept to delivery. Adept at navigating fast-paced environments similar to yours.
• High-Performance Team Builder: Nurturing and mentoring high-performing teams. Extensive experience in hiring, coaching, and developing engineering talent, empowering their professional growth and technical expertise.
• Strategic Visionary: Proactive in crafting and executing strategic product and architectural visions. Masterfully manage ambiguous business requirements, prioritize effectively, and deliver on time.
• Collaborative Communicator: Exceptional communication skills. Rally teams through clear articulation of engineering strategies, foster cross-functional partnerships, and build consensus to achieve collective goals.
• Agile Problem Solver: Solution-oriented with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Navigate complex challenges effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Technical Expertise (Optional): Proven leadership experience in systems/databases or large-scale distributed/infrastructure systems in a production setting. Successfully empower teams to reach their full potential.

What success would look like in the first 30/60/90 days:

First 30 Days:

• OWN the Culture: Immerse yourself in OWN, WE, THINK, NO DRAMA, and TRUTH values. Understand how they manifest in daily work and interactions.
• Master the Discovery Product: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Discovery's architecture, components, and functionality.
• Navigate the Development Cycle: Become familiar with the 6-week cycle, software quality standards, and release process.
• Build Team Connections: Establish rapport with fellow engineers, identify ongoing projects and ownership.

Next 30 Days (Days 31-60):

• Deep Dive into the Product: Gain knowledge of the Recommendations and SEO component architecture, including upstream/downstream dependencies and customer value drivers.
• Own the Process: Lead by example in operational norms and processes like sprint planning, bug triage, and pager duty setup.
• Forge Strategic Relationships: Build connections with key leaders across the organization to foster collaboration.

First 90 Days:

• Diagnose Strengths & Weaknesses: Analyze team dynamics, identify quality issues and performance gaps.
• Champion Quality Improvement: Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to define and implement strategies for enhanced product quality.
• Empower the Team: Build strong rapport with team members, providing effective guidance on career growth, improvement areas, and development opportunities.

Regional benefits:

• Annual medical insurance coverage for yourself and your dependents
• Annual master health check-up up to 4000 INR per month
• Statutory retirement benefits (Provident Fund Gratuity)